Lawrence Journal-World Masthead and Editorial Staff
The Lawrence Journal-World lists president and fiditor J. with vice president and publisher Bill Mater. Managing editor Jack Zimmerman oversees content, with Ernest Potts as associate editor and Leo Eller as advertising manager. Dolph Simons is area business manager. editor W. C. Simons headed the paper, established in 1854 with 1891 to 1952 leadership.
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Bill Mater
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Ernest Potts
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Leo Eller
Dolph Simons
Dolph C. Simon
Christmas Spirit of Giving and Receiving
A reflective piece on giving and receiving at Christmas, stressinglove and understanding as the greatest gifts. It recounts personal acts of kindness, the need to accept gifts with joy, and the aim to spread Christmas joy beyond the holiday season. The piece urges calm trust and mutual love as the path to Peace on Earth.
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Republican leaders clash over a Vietnam resolution as Dirksen presses unity with Johnson while Ford Laird and others urge a distinct GOP position. The Dec 11 coordinating committee meeting absence shows partisan tensions and possible shakeups in the Platform Committee leadership.
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Johnson
Everett M. Dirksen
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Senate
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Republican Coordinating Committee
Vietnam
Coordinating Committee
White House
Gerald Ford
Michigan
Melvin Laird
Wisconsin
House Republican Conference
Rpublican Party
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Ford
Eisenhower
Palm Springs
Cost of Vietnam War rises with mounting casualties and bill
By mid December the war's toll included about 15 500 American dead and roughly 96 000 wounded with 850 missing. U S air losses exceeded 3 000 while costs surpassed 30 billion dollars annually. Bomb tonnage reached 1 600 000, surpassing European WW II totals and Korean War output.
Debate Over Vietnam Policy Echoes Costs and Justifications
The text questions the high costs of the ongoing Vietnam policy and criticizes leaders for focusing on opponents rather than proving the wisdom of the current approach. It argues for more energy to justify the plan and its price.
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Vietnam
Christmas Drive Brings Toys for Tots Donations
In 1957 a wet Christmas saw over 3 000 toys contributed to the Toys for Tots campaign. Olathe Naval Air Station, KU students, and local business men joined the drive. Babies born to the Rockholds Rouths Patterson families noted in the week.
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Olathe Navel Air Station
John Rockholds
Billy Rouths
Baldwin
Joseph Pattersons
Christmas Message and Prayer Reflection
A brief Christmas message quotes Luke 2 11 declaring a Savior is born in David s city. A prayer asks God the Father for joy and salvation through Jesus Christ and for humble guidance to His feet.
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Christ the Lord
God
Jesus Christ
Lindsay under fire over graft story and union with Marcus
The piece argues the New York Times focused on a $16 000 bribe by James L Marcus former Water Commissioner while linking it to Mayor Lindsay. It questions Lindsay's judgment and defends his overall leadership citing ethics scrutiny and contrasting broader city progress with one associate's alleged missteps.
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New York City
the Times
James L. Marcus
New York
Mr. Lindsay
Mr. Marcus
Mr. Clean
John Lindsay
Lindsay
Mrs. Lindsay
Damon Runyon
Walter Jenkins
White House
Samuel F. Kearing, Jr
Catholic Center in London refines appeal for nonbelievers
London's Catholic Enquiry Center shifts from old mass imagery to a modern love themed campaign aimed at swinging Britain. It targets secular readers with plain sealed booklets and scripts explaining Catholic faith, reaching about 25 000 per year with 46 percent aged 18 to 25.
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London
Britain
Catholic Enquiry Center
Hampstead
Center
Kevin O’brien
Catholic Missionary Society
Radio Caroline
Radio London
Father O’brien
Kennedy Christmas Card Hints at 1968 Political Tone
The Kennedy family Christmas card features garish colors and a "Santa in '67" sign, with Robert F Kennedy’s ten children around an antique car. A back photo shows RFK smiling as a balloon asks "would you believe Santa in '68, too" prompting political implications debated by press secretary Frank Mankiewicz.
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New York
Kennedy
Frank Mankiewicz
Mankiewicz
Velvet Craze Captures English Gals Fashion
Romantic velvet fashions entice English girls from fifteen upward for special evenings and home wear. Buyers at top stores report velvet selling fast with brown and black velvet in high demand. Cotton velvet outfits with lace or black net gain popularity, including feminine trouser suits and Empire silhouette party dresses with satin ribbons.
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Esteen
Growing McCarthy Trouble Seen Via California Setup
Washington reports mounting issues in Eugene McCarthy’s bid with California as a key battleground. Campaign manager Blair Clark faces left wing factionalism while attempts to recruit liberal Democrats falter. O'Donnell rejection and weak co chairs hinder momentum, leaving planners to weigh a high visibility media push.
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California
Washington
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Minnesota
Golden State
McCarthy
Blair Clark
LBJ
Frederick Turner
Claremont College
Roger Kent
San Francisco
Kent
Johnson
Thomas Lynch
National
Paul Ziffren
California Democratic Clubs
CDC
Los Angeles
Martin Stone
Monogram Industries
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Kenneth P. O'Donnell
John F. Kennedy
O’donnell
CBS
New York Post
Clark
Averell Harriman
Thomas Page
Page
Peace Corps
Johnson-Humphrey
Jerome Eller
Senate
Correcting Lisp via Speech Therapy and Age Factors
A reader asks about correcting a lisp and the doctor notes causes such as dental overbite or tongue and palate issues. It emphasizes speech therapist analysis, early treatment by age seven, and gradual improvement with professional help.
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